Advancing Calgary as an innovation hub
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Virtual broadcast, Zoom
New Economy LIVE: Advancing Calgary as an innovation hub
Calgary is emerging as a leading tech and innovation centre, turning big ideas into global solutions across industry sectors. Join the next New Economy LIVE to explore how Calgary can continue the record-breaking momentum in its innovation ecosystem.
Industry panelists will discuss pathways to accelerate growth, including the creation of innovation districts to spark more eureka moments and be a magnet for creative thinkers.
Learn more about why innovation is a key driver of the economic strategy, Calgary in the New Economy, and how to support the city’s future as a collaborative community that scales ventures to new heights.
Presenters:
- Santiago Salamanca, Director, HR&A Advisors, Inc.
- Chris Hardwicke, Principle, Urban Design, O2 Design
Panelists:
- Lindsay Smylie, Director of Alberta, Plug and Play Tech Centre
- Nic Beique, Founder and CEO, Helcim
- Jon Algeo, Senior Economic Development Manager, Taza
- Tyler Weiss, Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Centre for Entertainment Arts, Bow Valley College
Takeaways:
- Why innovation is a key driver of the economic strategy
- Pathways to accelerate Calgary as a global innovation hub
- How to support Calgary as a city that nurtures creativity and advances real-world solutions
About New Economy LIVE
The New Economy LIVE event series engages Calgarians in the economic strategy, Calgary in the New Economy. The vision for Calgary is to be the place where bright minds and big ideas come together with an unmatched spirit to help solve global challenges. The strategy includes five connected key drivers: Talent, Innovation, Livability, Business Environment and Brand that together create an inclusive and future-proof economy.
Economic development is a collaborative effort and all Calgarians play a part.
How will you transform our city? www.calgaryintheneweconomy.com